Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager – Manufacturing – Aldringham, Suffolk – £50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Package

Principal People are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established leading manufacturing organisation to recruit a Health and Safety Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety professional to join a fast-growing operational business and take ownership of health and safety across a busy production environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to develop, implement and continuously improve the company's health and safety management systems. This is a highly visible role where you'll have the autonomy to influence safety culture, ensure legal compliance and make a genuine impact across the organisation.

The key duties include:

• Leading and developing the company's health and safety policies and procedures across manufacturing and office environments.
• Conducting and reviewing risk assessments to ensure hazards are effectively identified and controlled.
• Maintaining a visible presence across site, supporting operational teams and promoting safe working practices.
• Working closely with site managers and engineering teams to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Driving a positive and proactive health and safety culture throughout the business.
• Monitoring health and safety performance and producing reports for senior leadership.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing practical safety solutions.
• Supporting operational teams to balance compliance with efficient day-to-day operations.

Why should you apply for the role?

• A fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well-established manufacturing organisation.
• The chance to take ownership of health and safety across the business and make a real difference.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative leadership team that values health and safety.
• High levels of autonomy to influence safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Join a business that genuinely values the contribution of its health and safety professionals.

We would love to see CVs from people who have:

• A NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Previous health and safety experience within a manufacturing or operational environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for improving health and safety performance.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence at all levels.